The Metropolitan Police Service said it is “assessing information” after meeting with BBC broadcast bosses over claims a high-profile presenter paid a teenager for explicit photos
The Metropolitan Police Service said it is “assessing information” after meeting with BBC broadcast bosses over claims aThe force said there is “no investigation” into the matter at present but further inquiries are underway to establish whether there is evidence of a criminal offence.
Police and BBC bosses met virtually today following reports that the family of the youngster, now aged 20, first reported the allegations in May –A statement said: “Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command met with representatives from the BBC on the morning of Monday, 10 July. The meeting took place virtually.
“They are assessing the information discussed at the meeting and further enquiries are taking place to establish whether there is evidence of a criminal offence being committed.
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